Senior Supplier Relationship Manager - American International Group

Senior Supplier Relationship Manager

Join us as a Senior Supplier Relationship Management to take on key responsibilities within a world-class Global Sourcing & Procurement function.

Make your mark in​Global Sourcing and Procurement Services (GS&PS)

Our Global Sourcing & Procurement Services (GS&PS) colleagues manage all AIG third party spend, ensuring maximized productivity and quality. Our global team includes Category Strategy, Negotiations and Execution, Transformation, Operations, Productivity, Environmental Sustainability, Supplier Diversity, Analytics, Tools, and Program Governance. GS&PS is committed to providing value to our stakeholders through building trust, providing a best-in-class procurement experience, maximizing profit, minimizing risk, and enabling sustainable growth for AIG.

How you will create an impact

The Supplier Relationship leader will report to the Vice President, Global Sourcing and Procurement Services and will be integral in leading the development, deployment and management of AIG’s key global third-party supply base. This leader will partner and collaborate with AIG’s strategic suppliers and senior leaders in business functions, finance, Audit/Risk and IT to ensure overall alignment, management of critical risks and robust governance of strategic procurement initiatives driving innovative solutions.

• Support the supplier relationship management program leader and strategic relationships for across the global organization with key third party goods and services suppliers
• Support execution of strategy and framework to partner with internal stakeholders to build and sustain relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Gather supplier performance feedback and proactively identify opportunities to address potential issues and risks ensuring alignment of suppliers with AIG’s evolving business goals
• Integrate program and expand relationships with global AIG stakeholders across GS&PS, business stakeholders and global functions, including Finance, Legal, Risk, Compliance, Audit, HR and Insurance groups
• Support and lead key activities associated with coordination and development of Supplier Quarterly Business Reviews and Symposiums
• Evaluate and partner with suppliers to measure supplier’s contribution, service levels, breaches and document / monitor plans to remedy and improve performance
• Perform supplier audits to actively review and measure supplier compliance
• Partner with key stakeholders including Global Sourcing to maintain supplier segmentation analysis based on risk and value
• Research and identify suppliers for the business to adapt to new business requirements or to streamline costs
• Provide strategic leadership with respect to the development, alignment, and execution of global sourcing and business strategies including the partnership with category / sourcing leaders
• Provide leadership in a manner that contributes to a culture built on principles of innovation, collaboration, client focus, continuous improvement, and empowerment   
• Liaise and communicate key stakeholder messages from GS&PS category leaders, regions and support organizations for initiatives and programs to gain awareness and sponsorship
• Research market analysis, peer to peer industry benchmarking and networking to build best in class practices
• Collaborate cross-functionally with both internal and external (supplier) stakeholders to drive change and deliver on transformation and continuous improvement vision gaining competitive advantage and deliver added value to both parties
• Provide support as needed across the global GS&PS team

What you need to succeed

• BA/BS in Supply Chain Management/Business/Finance or related field required
• Minimum of 5+ years’ experience within a global sourcing or related function
• Experience working in an environment of change with a focus on innovation, collaboration, client focus, continuous improvement and empowerment
• Results Oriented, Strong Collaborative Skills, Positive Attitude, High Energy
• Comfort/familiarity with constructing presentations, organization communications, and business cases
• Strong ability to build relationships and networks with multiple functions and at all levels within the organization
• Ability to work cross functionally across multiple teams.
• Data driven with strong influencing skills to align stakeholders and team members project outcomes. 
• Self-motivated and able to operate with limited supervision
• Serving as a role model by demonstrating a commitment to AIG’s values, high performance standards, workplace diversity and driving results.
• Must be able to work with Global teams and operate in a Flexible work schedule.
• Travel up to 20% estimated, including international travel.

Ready to drive new innovations? We would love to hear from you.

Veterans are encouraged to apply.

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Enjoy benefits that take care of what matters

At AIG, our people are our greatest asset. We know how important it is to protect and invest in what’s most important to you. That is why we created our Total Rewards Program, a comprehensive benefits package that extends beyond time spent at work to offer benefits focused on your health, wellbeing and financial security—as well as your professional development—to bring peace of mind to you and your family.

Reimagining insurance to make a bigger difference to the world

American International Group, Inc. (AIG) is a global leader in commercial and personal insurance solutions; we are one of the world’s most far-reaching property casualty networks. It is an exciting time to join us — across our operations, we are thinking in new and innovative ways to deliver ever-better solutions to our customers. At AIG, you can go further to support individuals, businesses, and communities, helping them to manage risk, respond to times of uncertainty and discover new potential. We invest in our largest asset, our people, through continuous learning and development, in a culture that celebrates everyone for who they are and what they want to become.

Welcome to a culture of belonging

We’re committed to creating a culture that truly respects and celebrates each other’s talents, backgrounds, cultures, opinions and goals. We foster a culture of inclusion and belonging through our flexible work arrangements, diversity and inclusion learning, cultural awareness activities and Employee Resource Groups (ERGs). With global chapters, ERGs are a cornerstone for our culture of inclusion. The diversity of our people is one of AIG’s greatest assets, and we are honored that our drive for positive change has been recognized by numerous recent awards and accreditations.

AIG provides equal opportunity to all qualified individuals regardless of race, color, religion, age, gender, gender expression, national origin, veteran status, disability or any other legally protected categories.

AIG is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to job applicants and employees with disabilities.  If you believe you need a reasonable accommodation, please send an email to candidatecare@aig.com.  

Estimated Travel Percentage (%): Up to 25%

Relocation Provided: No

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